The Cancer Care Center at Boston Medical Center cares for patients with malignant and non-malignant blood disorders and cancer. The Center provides diagnostic services, innovative treatments, and comprehensive care to patients by an outstanding, nationally recognized, multidisciplinary team of hematologists, oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgeons, oncology nurses, social workers, and dieticians. The Center also offers specific multidisciplinary programs for the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer, breast cancer, cancers of the head and neck, gastrointestinal cancers, and skin cancers. Further, participation in national clinical trials offers patients promising new treatments for all stages of their disease.

The Infusion Suite, where patients receive chemotherapy, is housed in the Center and provides patients with the utmost privacy, comfort, and convenience. The Suite includes private rooms with beds and bays with large reclining chairs for patients and comfortable seating for those who accompany them. Patient Navigators (experts trained to help patients overcome barriers to care), social workers, and dieticians are also located in the Infusion Suite and are available to help patients with any needs that arise during their visit. A specialty pharmacy is conveniently located on the floor drop-off and pick-up, allowing patients to fill many of their medications without leaving the area. All of the nurses working in the Infusion Suite have successfully completed the Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certificate Course administered by the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS), and most are also OCN® (Oncology Certified Nurse) certified.

Contact Us

Our Team

Hussein Assi, MD

Oncologist

Special Interests

Gastrointestinal malignancies, neuroendocrine tumors (NETs)

Peter C Everett, MD

Oncologist

Special Interests

Thoracic and head and neck cancers, immunotherapy

Gretchen A Gignac, MD

Medical Oncologist

Special Interests

Clinical trials, solid cancers of the prostate, kidney, bladder, testicles and penis

Naomi Ko, MD

Medical Oncologist

Special Interests

Breast cancer, cancer disparities, health equity

Adam Lerner, MD

Medical Oncologist

Special Interests

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, lymphoid malignancies, sarcoma, breast cancer, and cAMP signaling

Lauren J Oshry, MD

Oncologist

Special Interests

Breast cancer, gynecological cancer, urologic cancer

Umit Tapan, MD

Oncologist

Special Interests

Non-small cell lung cancer, small-cell lung cancer, mesothelioma, immunotherapy, targeted therapy

Raphael E Szalat, MD, PHD

Multiple Myeloma program director

Special Interests

Myeloma, Monoclonal gammopathies, auto-immune cytopenia, lymphoma

Breast and Gynecologic Oncology Team

Naomi Ko, MD

Medical Oncologist

Special Interests

Breast cancer, cancer disparities, health equity

Lauren J Oshry, MD

Oncologist

Special Interests

Breast cancer, gynecological cancer, urologic cancer

Jose Acevedo, MD - Assistant Professor of Medicine

Cutaneous Oncology Team

Adam Lerner, MD

Medical Oncologist

Special Interests

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, lymphoid malignancies, sarcoma, breast cancer, and cAMP signaling

Gastrointestinal Oncology Team

Hussein Assi, MD

Oncologist

Special Interests

Gastrointestinal malignancies, neuroendocrine tumors (NETs)

Genitourinary Oncology Team

Gretchen A Gignac, MD

Medical Oncologist

Special Interests

Clinical trials, solid cancers of the prostate, kidney, bladder, testicles and penis

Meredith Halpin, MD - Assistant Professor of Medicine

Head and Neck Oncology Team

Peter C Everett, MD

Oncologist

Special Interests

Thoracic and head and neck cancers, immunotherapy

Neuroendocrine Tumor Team

Hussein Assi, MD

Oncologist

Special Interests

Gastrointestinal malignancies, neuroendocrine tumors (NETs)

Sarcoma Team

Adam Lerner, MD

Medical Oncologist

Special Interests

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, lymphoid malignancies, sarcoma, breast cancer, and cAMP signaling

Thoracic Oncology Team

Umit Tapan, MD

Oncologist

Special Interests

Non-small cell lung cancer, small-cell lung cancer, mesothelioma, immunotherapy, targeted therapy

Peter C Everett, MD

Oncologist

Special Interests

Thoracic and head and neck cancers, immunotherapy

Hospitalist Program Team

Navid Alavi, MD

Hospitalist Oncologist

Special Interests

Inpatient medicine, oncology emergencies

Lindsey Hildebrand, M.D. - Assistant Professor of Medicine

Patient Resources

Cancer Support Services

A diagnosis of cancer can be a life-altering experience that affects patients and their loved ones in many ways. The Cancer Care Center supports patients during all aspects of their care—from diagnosis through treatment and recovery. 

Affiliations

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Logo

As the principal teaching affiliate of Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston Medical Center is devoted to training future generations of healthcare professionals.  Learn more about Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine.